Is suicide really the unforgivable sin?

Question

Now don't worry I'm not considering it in the least. I read an answer saying that, that sin could not be forgiven and thus all people who commite suicide go to hell. This seems strange to me for those people have gone thru some extream pain. I mean they have a disease of the brain and would God really condem them for being sick.
If you have an answer I would appreciate it if you could elaborate more than just a yes of a no.
Thanks.

Answer 1

Ultimately only God can answer this question because there is no clear cut answer in scripture on this subject, we can only speculate. Most of us have had times in our lives where we felt like ended it all but is that trusting God to deliver you. He said with every temptation he would make a way of escape. A person generally who commits suicide is in essence saying God I dont believe you are able to deliver me out of this situation so I am going to play God and end my life. I know this is not all cases and I am not saying they are all going to hell, I am just giving my thoughts on it..thx

Answer 2

Okay, there's two parts to this. One, from a spiritual perspective since there is not god, there is no sin. If you commit suicide you can proceed no further on the path to enlightenment in this life - that hurts only you. There's a bit more and since this is the S&R board I suppost it's reasonable to mention it - but the issue isn't sin or where one *might* be reborn after a suicide - no, the question is really how to prevent the suicide. No matter who's considering suicide, there's a reason to go on even if it's only to chase enlightenment.

Secondly, suicide is generally the result of by depression. Depression is real, it's serious and it's pretty easy to treat, if you simply acknowledge it's real and treatable. If, instead, you decide it's god's punishment or that god can save you you're seriously hosed. I don't like to kick down people's sand castles but if you saw a christ scientist refusing to treat their child because they don't "believe" in medical treatment you'd call child protective services. Depression is no less serious. It's not god, it's a chemical imbalance.

Answer 3

Well, I think that suicide is discouraged just like quiting in the middle of any game is frowned upon. Something went to a lot of trouble to get us here, it seems to me, the least we can do is see it through. On the other hand, it is foolish to stay on a sinking ship - sometimes the mission should be scrubbed.

Frankly, I think suicide rates would go down in the general population if it was not illegal (and would likely rise for the terminally ill). If it's an option, it's a lot less dramatic, you know? It's like telling a very sick patient who says "I wish it were all over, I am tired of the suffering", "It can be over today - simply stop your treatments and medications". They don't say that again, because they really do want to live - we all do. I think most often suicide attempts are a dramatic cry for help rather than an actual wish to end ones own life.

Peace!

Answer 4

I'm sorry for your loss. Those who are adamant that a person who takes his life is committing a mortal sin, and will go to hell, are basing their belief on church doctrine rather than on the Bible. Scripture is silent on the subject. There are no verses that say "He who takes his own life shall be damned." According to Scripture, only one sin does not have forgiveness, and that is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (see Mark 3:29 footnote). That means there is forgiveness for every other sin. Some quote 1 Corinthians 3:17, which says that God will destroy someone who "defiles" the temple of the Holy Spirit. Yet, there is disagreement about what it means to defile the temple. Does this include suicide? Does it include illicit drug abuse (slow suicide), prescription drug abuse, cigarettes (deliberately breathing in poisons that will eventually kill), tattoos, over-eating (digging a grave with your spoon), or alcohol abuse? God forbid that we add to the pain of someone who has lost a loved one through the tragedy of suicide, by making a judgment about their eternal destiny. God is the ultimate Judge, and we should therefore leave the issue in His hands. It would be wise to follow the biblical example and not come to any verdict in the case of suicide.

Answer 5

No, since the unforgivable sin mentioned in the Bible is blaspheming against the Holy Spirit I doubt that suicide would qualify.
I've heard two explanations that make sense as an answer to this. One is refusing to yield to the Holy Spirit's call to repent and accept Christ and the other is that the only people who ever committed it were the Pharisees who accused Christ of throwing demons out and doing other miracles by the power of Satan. In other words they accused God himself of needing Satan's power to do good deeds. The Holy Spirit, through and with Jesus, was performing these acts so they were saying that God could and would sin and consort with evil.
Not a smart thing to say.

Answer 6

That is a tough question and I don't know if I am right about this but from what I can tell it is not unforgivable. There is an unforgivable sin mentioned in the Bible but that is not it.

I do know a few things with certainty. First, all people sin. Second, our sins are terrible to God. Third, if we broke one of God's laws (and we all have) we have broken them all. Fourth, Jesus told us we can and do sin without even committing the act. He used murder as one of the examples of this. Fifth, King David was a murder but was forgiven of his sin.

Therefore, I believe that you could kill yourself and still be forgive. However, most people that kill themselves were probably never born again which is a requirement to go to heaven.

Anyone who has repented of their sin and put their trust in Jesus is born again and has forgiveness for their sins. All of them. I think there are people who committed suicide that will be in heaven.

Answer 7

god forgives u of ur sins but committing suicide is like spitting in his face. He gave u life, it is a gift from him to u and u throw it back at him as though it were worthless when u try to end it. Suicide is a sin, I know that if u survive the suicide attempt and ask for forgiveness u will be forgiven. If my answer is not clear enough for u, u could ask a pastor about it.

Answer 8

It depends.

Catholics believe suicide when committed in full knowledge and deliberate consent is a complete turning away from God (a mortal sin) and will send a person to hell.

There are 3 conditions of a mortal sin: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent.

While suicide (or any kind of murder) is always a grave matter, people who commit suicide may not always have full knowledge of what they're doing. Drugs can definitely impair one's thinking, as can other things, such as diseases, intense pain, or anguish.

Therefore, suicide is not automatically treated as a mortal sin.

We are commanded by Christ not to judge others so we leave final judgment to God who alone knows each person's heart.

With love in Christ.

Answer 9

Depending on the belief of any one religion. Suicide is considered quitting, adjustments are made for those with terminal illnesses and or insurmountable disabilities.
When a person can no longer eat due to disability and starves to death. That is not suicide. Death to end suffering is not considered
Suicide IF. The person can no longer have any kind of life.
Like someone with extreme brain injury or someone can no longer function in any manner without tubes to feed breath and remove bodily waste.
Depression is no qualifier for suicide nor is AIDS.
Permanent t illnesses like AIDS Cancer or such are not qualifiers for suicide.
Quality of life is allowed to change due to the lessons it brings to all involved.
Suicide is a crime against your soul. It destroys your family and friends. It is unforgivable not only by God or the Goddess. It's unforgivable by those you leave behind.

Answer 10

Not always, when something such as suicide is stated as an ultimate offense of God that is always untrue. Even stuff written in stone can be bent a little. Now, if you were depressed and you killed yourself you would not go to Hell, unfortunately I do not know if you would go to Purgatory after that or Heaven. Just remember God of whom is known for his wrath is also known for his mercy.

Another example would be if you committed a mortal sin, you drive to church going to confess your sin, you get out of your and cross the street, as you are crossing the street you are hit by a car and later killed. You were never able to confess that sin. You do NOT go to Hell since you had the intentions to go to church and confess it. I do not know of anymore examples but they are there. I hope I shed some light on your question.